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In this episode of Denatured, you’ll hear from Jack Crawford, CEO of Demeetra, and Magnus Gustavsson, chief commercial officer at NorthX Biologics. We unpack the evolution of cell line development — CHO cells, targeted integration, transposases and the collaboration models speeding biologics from sequence to GMP.
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Psychedelics are gaining momentum in depression, with one treating physician predicting that the drug class could “wipe out the SSRIs” if safety and durability hold up.
Saol Therapeutics is the latest biotech to resubmit for approval of a drug rejected under former FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, following REGENXBIO and Replimune.
Even as FDA approvals for biologic therapies fell in the first half of 2026, regulatory experts are optimistic about a turnaround in the rare disease space after the departure of key leaders at the agency. Still, there will continue to be tension between science and politics.
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Congressional letters sent to the CEOs of Eli Lilly, Pfizer, Merck, BMS and AbbVie this week voicing concerns about the pharmas’ clinical trials in China highlight an ongoing discrepancy in how government and industry think about the rise of the Asian country’s biotech industry.
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Vera Therapeutics’ stock crashed following the reveal of data from a Phase IIb study of atacicept in IgAN.
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics appoints a new co-CEO as it prepares for a January 11th Type A meeting for ALS hopeful NurOwn.
Amgen’s Repatha may cause cardiac harm, according to a reassessment of the biologic’s late-stage trial data.
Gilead and EVOQ Therapeutics announced a partnership to develop immunotherapies for rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
Aurinia and Sun Pharma agree to file a joint motion to dismiss a key patent dispute.
Chemomab’s experimental antibody shows promise in NASH.
Two documents recently came to light: first, the results of a congressional investigation into the approval of Aduhelm; second, a revised clinical trial consent form for lecanemab.
Eli Lilly and ProQR Therapeutics expand their RNA-editing collaboration.
Merck entered into a license and collaboration agreement with Chinese company Kelun-Biotech to develop seven antibody-drug conjugates candidates against oncology targets.
Mergers and acquisitions are expected to be a key theme in the pharmaceutical industry in 2023.